100 Bullets vs AK47, Will it Survive?

Published on September 15, 2019
Duration: 12:10

This video details a durability test on a budget AK-47, assessing its resilience against various calibers. The test, conducted by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, demonstrates the firearm's functional limits when subjected to .22 LR and 9mm rounds, ultimately showing how internal components fail under stress. The expert handling and clear demonstration of remote firing techniques highlight the firearm's robust construction up to a point.

Quick Summary

A budget AK-47 demonstrated surprising durability against .22 LR rounds, maintaining semi-automatic function despite stock damage. However, repeated 9mm impacts destroyed critical components like the trigger and charging handle, leading to complete failure and a loss of semi-automatic cycling, reverting it to a manual operation before total inoperability.

Chapters

  1. 01:23Sponsorship
  2. 02:12Test Introduction
  3. 03:44.22 LR Stock Test
  4. 04:43.22 LR Component Test
  5. 05:46Receiver & Safety Test
  6. 07:12Functional Check (Bolt-Action)
  7. 08:09Escalating to 9mm
  8. 08:369mm Damage Assessment
  9. 09:51Final Failure Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How durable is a budget AK-47 against different calibers?

A budget AK-47 showed considerable resilience against .22 LR rounds, withstanding stock damage and maintaining semi-automatic fire. However, repeated impacts from 9mm rounds eventually destroyed critical components like the trigger and charging handle, leading to complete failure.

What kind of damage did the AK-47 sustain during the test?

The AK-47 sustained splintering on its wooden stock from .22 LR impacts, damage to the polymer grip, and eventually, destruction of the trigger, charging handle, and dust cover after being shot with 9mm rounds.

Can an AK-47 function as a bolt-action rifle if its semi-automatic mechanism fails?

Yes, if the recoil spring and guide rod are damaged, an AK-47 may cease to cycle automatically and can potentially be operated manually like a bolt-action rifle, albeit with significant limitations.

What are the key components that failed on the AK-47 during the durability test?

The primary components that failed on the AK-47 were the recoil spring and guide rod, leading to a loss of semi-automatic function. Further damage from 9mm rounds destroyed the trigger, charging handle, and dust cover, preventing any firing.

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